Upgrading Your Look; One Fashion Piece at a Time
By Otobo Prevail
The saying, “the way you dress is the way you'll be addressed” transcends a cliche; it plays out every other day. Appearance indeed speaks volume, but it's the way you thoughtfully combine fashion pieces that truly conveys your personal style and a lasting impression on those around you. Being a student, it may not be convenient juggling school work with spending time looking for the right pair of shoes or the perfect colour of shirt that would balance your outfit, this can be overwhelming.
Most times, fashion is painted to look or feel complicated which is not always the case, that is what this article is centered on, creating the right perception of fashion and breaking into the cores of fashion to make it as easy as possible.
Also, know that your fashion taste does not have to be super expensive or trendy to be valid or authentic. It just has to be well put together and true to you. It should only pass the message that "you" want it to pass, the hidden experiences that “you” want it to tell and the stories you want it to narrate, yes, fashion does all these things without saying a single word. You now see that it goes beyond just throwing clothes on and getting on the go.
The fashion piece under the spotlight in this article is the “MAXI SKIRT”-an elegant, universal, timeless and chic fashion masterpiece that can be styled in innumerable ways, it can be a minimalist or a maximalist, depending on your fashion preference and style.
Maxi skirts are made in various fabrics ranging from cotton, cottage , silk, chiffon to denim and can be styled both casually and formally.
WHAT MAKES IT A MAXI SKIRT? The major thing about maxi skirt is “its length”, it could be pleated, A-shape, flared or tight-fitted.
Here is a breakdown of a few of the many ways that a maxi skirt could be paired for a stunning look.
For a formal outlook, a maxi skirt can be paired with an office shirt, a chiffon shirt or a sleeveless blouse out of the many lists.This look can be complemented with heels or loafers.
This piece can also be styled with shrugs, corset, tank top, camisole or jersey tops to give off a chic and casual cool girl vibe.This overall look can be matched with sneakers, platform flip-flops or sandals to give off the perfect fitting.
You can never go wrong with maxi skirts during the cold weather, you get to shield yourself from the cold while maintaining an exquisite look. This piece can be paired with a cardigan, sweatshirt or hoodie with matching boots.
This article is not limiting how maxi skirts can be worn but giving an insight into the uniqueness and versatility of this fashion piece. The next time you pick up that maxi skirt, remember there are numerous ways to style it.
Go for the one that makes you stand out in your way, the one that makes you unique, comfortable and confident. Accent your outfits with elegant jewellery pieces and accessories. Love yourself enough to invest in how you look because you're worth it.
Maxi skirt is one of the most versatile fashion piece that has been in existence since the 20th century that you can easily incorporate into you wardrobe and has a limitless styling pattern, we can all look fashionable in our own diverse ways and uniqueness, there's no boundary to styling what you wear, what matters is your “authenticity”.
Don't forget, you're never fully dressed without a smile, so rock that outfit with a beautiful smile.
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